Post test ancient astronomy

Which ancient civilization used star charts to predict eclipses?

• . Egyptians

• Chinese

• Babylonians

• Greeks

The Egyptian pyramids were aligned with which celestial object?

• Polaris

• Venus

• Sirius

• Orion

The Mayan calendar was primarily based on the cycle of:

• Jupiter

• Mars

• Venus

• the Moon

Which civilization began systematically recording comets and novae around 1000 BCE?

• Indian

• Chinese

• Incan

• Sumerian

What was the main purpose of ancient astronomical observations?

• Predicting earthquakes

• Entertainment

• Navigation, agriculture, and religious events

• Warfare planning

The Babylonians believed eclipses were omens sent by the gods.

• True
• False

Ancient Mayans used the Moon to create their calendar system.

• True
• False

The Chinese invented the telescope in 1000 BCE.

• True
• False

Egyptian temples and pyramids were often aligned to the solstices.

• True
• False

Astronomy had no relation to religion in ancient times.

• True
• False